Bicycle Holiday in Croatia - map
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Opatija
  • Duration of trip:
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    209-252 km / 130-157 mi
  • Distance per day:
    18 - 48 km / 11 - 30 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    most stages are hilly
  • Profile:
    partly asphalted cycle paths, sometimes quiet roads, occasionally dirt roads

If you don’t feel like cycling, stay aboard the ship!

Eating and drinking
Your holiday includes half board. You will get a hearty breakfast and a 3-course meal for lunch or dinner, always prepared with fresh, local ingredients.

Bicycle Holiday in Croatia

Island hopping with MS Antonela from 859 €

The Tour

Bright sunshine, deep-blue water and excellent food - that is what you can expect at Croatia's Mediterranean coast. There are countless enchanting and well-known islands in the Kvarner Gulf between Istria and Dalmatia, all of which have their own unique charm: Rab, Krk, Pag, Cres and many others. On this bicycle holiday in Croatia you will cycle from island to island - bringing you close to the locals and the beautiful countryside. Due to the local terrain, the stages are not always flat. However, as the individual stages are quite short, cyclists at any level can enjoy the tour. There is also the option to stay on board of the motor sailing boat MS Antonela.

Bicycle Holiday in Croatia - Krk
 
Bicycle Holiday in Croatia - MS Antonela

Day 1 Arrival, boat crossing to Krk, cycle tour 18 km/11 mi
The perfect day to get into the swing of things - a two hour boat crossing from 1 pm and time for a short trip around the island capital.

Day 2 Cycle tour on Krk, approx. 48 km/30 mi
Today you will explore the Macchia, Chestnut forests and vineyards, as well as the beautiful small town Vrbnik.

Day 3 Cycle tour on Rab, 22-43 km/14-27 mi
The first tour will take you to a magnificent sandy beach. Afterwards you can either go on another cycle tour, or explore Rab’s historic town centre.

Day 4 Cycle tour on Pag, approx. 35 km/21 mi
Countless stonewalls and ancient olive trees characterise the landscape. The tour can be shortened by crossing to Ilovik by boat.

Day 5 Cycle tour on Lošinj, 20-42 km/12-26 mi
Boat crossing to Lošinj, then cycle tour along beautiful bays, perfect for a refreshing swim. Veli and Mali Losinj are particularly worth seeing.

Day 6 Cycle tour on Lošinj, approx. 46 km/28 mi
The north of the island is hilly with pine trees and laurels. The tour can be shortened, then boat crossing to the town of Cres.

Day 7 Cycle tour on the mainland, approx. 20 km/12 mi
Crossing to the mainland and round trip from Mošćenička Draga, which can be shortened if you wish. You will have enough time to explore the lively coastal town Opatija.

Day 8 Disembarking and departure
Unfortunately after breakfast your bicycle holiday in Croatia will already come to an end.

 
 
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Here are the details on MS Antonela.

Included in "Bicycle holiday in Croatia":

  • 7 nights aboard
  • 7 x half board
  • unlimited water from water dispenser
  • captains dinner
  • bed linen and 2 towels per person
    (bath towels not included)
  • guided cycle tours, english-speaking
  • optional rental bike

Accomodation:

  • outside cabins, approx. 9 qm with ensuite WC and shower
  • ground level beds
  • individually adjustable air-conditioning
  • cabin assignment to take place upon arrival

Rental bicycles:

  • We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 21-speed gearboxes incl. bike bags. We also offer e-bikes if desired.
  • If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Travel time 2025:

  • Arrival on saturdays
    03.05. + 10.05. + 17.05. + 14.06.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

  •   859 € lower deck
  • 1349 € lower deck 14.06.
     
  • 1059 € upper deck
  • 1499 € upper deck 14.06.
     
  •   50 % surcharge for single use of a cabin
  •   30 % discount for 3rd person in a cabin (on request)
  • 165 € rental bike
  • 265 € e-bike
  • private bike without surcharge
  • private e-bike without surcharge
  • 125 € parking spot in Opatija, must be booked together with the trip

Additional costs, payable on-site:

  • Taxes, harbour and service fees, 80 €/person

The booking process

The Tour
Arrival

Arrival

Arrival "Bicycle Holiday in Croatia":

  • Parking in Opatija:
    Arrival at harbour until approx. 11 am, admission to guarded car park (parking in Opatija, must be booked together with the trip), embarkation until approx. 12 am. Followed by lunch on board, then boat crossing to Krk.

  • Arrival by train:
    From Munich approx. 8 hours; Opatija Matulji train station, approx. 1,5 km to the harbour

  • Arrival by plane:
    Rijeka Airport, from there take the bus to Rijeka bus terminal, by bus to Opatija bus teminal; duration approx. 1,5 hours
    www.buscroatia.com is a helpful on-line resource

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

  • As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.
The Tour
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